# Hairspray (2007)

> A buoyant Baltimore teenager turns a television dance-show dream into a colorful campaign for integration, acceptance, and self-confidence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1943

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Director: Adam Shankman
- Cast: Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes, James Marsden, Queen Latifah, Brittany Snow
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0427327/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: joyful, witty, uplifting, family movie night, sing along party

## Synopsis

A vibrant musical journey that dances through the struggles of acceptance and dreams of fame.

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